Additional Safety for Disc Sanders
AVOIDING WORKPIECE GRAB. Never attempt to sand with a damaged or badly worn sanding disc or if sanding disc is losing its stickiness. If sandpaper rips or comes off of the disc during operation, abrasion or laceration injury could occur if pieces of the disc strike the operator's hands or body at high speed.
AVOIDING KICKBACK. Never use excessive force. Never push the workpiece into sanding disc in the area of upward rotation. Otherwise the potential of workpiece kickback is increased.
SAFE SERVICING. Disconnect the machine from power and allow the disc to come to a com- plete stop before service, maintenance, or adjust- ments.
SAFE SANDING OPERATIONS. If there is any doubt about stability or integrity of the material to be sanded, do not sand it.
AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. Never attempt to sand any sort of cable, chain, or wire. If you do entanglement can occur, causing serious injury.
PREVENTING FINGER INJURIES. Keep fingers away from sanding disc, and use a workpiece holding fixture when sanding small parts. Serious injury could result if skin contacts abrasives or moving parts.
AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. Tie back long hair and remove any
DUST HAZARD. Be aware that certain woods may cause an allergic reaction in people and ani- mals, especially when exposed to fine dust. Make sure you know what type of wood dust you will be exposed to in case there is a possibility of an allergic reaction.
WEAR RESPIRATOR. This machine may blow fine dust particles into the air during operation causing a hazard to the lungs. Always wear an approved respirator during machine operation and for a short time after.
Like all machinery there is potential danger when operating this machine. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this machine with respect and caution to decrease the risk of operator injury. If normal safety pre- cautions are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious per- sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor work results.
Model G0724 (Mfg. Since 09/11) |
